Does petco or petsmart carry turtles?

Question

If so, how much do they usually cost? I want to get a turtle, but I don't know if they have them there.. The only petshop I knew had them closed down a long time ago :(

Answer 1

I know PetSmart has them.They aren't very expensive but you have to buy the aquarium,the filter,the food,something for it to climd on,and a light.

Answer 2

Both ought to carry a variety of turtles and tortoises, though more turtles. The cost varies depending on which breed you are interested in purchasing. If you go to their website you could get a better idea of the overall cost including tank, substrate (for land), food, lights, the turtle itself and the other necessities (hides/docks). If you figure out what exactly you want and want more information you can email me at [e-mail]

Answer 3

It's illegal to sell pet turtles in several states. Check with your state's captive wildlife regulations to be sure they're legal. If they're illegal in your state then any store caught selling them can be heavily fined and/or shut down by authorities.

There is legislation waiting to be reviewed by Congress that would lift the ban on turtles, but it's a heated debate and there are no guarantees that the ban will be lifted.

In stores where turtles ARE legally sold the price usually ranges from $20-$150 based on the type of animal in question. You have to consider the other costs associated with keeping turtles as well. Turtles and many lizards require UVB lighting in addition to basking lamps. UVB lighting can be costly, but compared to the vet bills you'd have if you kept a turtle without this necessary element it's very affordable. Caging is also an issue. Baby turtles do grow and will require a relatively large habitat that offers them room to bask, room to swim, and room to roam. Be sure and do plenty of research on these guys before you buy!

Answer 4

Yes, they do. You have to call/visit your local pet store to find out what types of turtles they carry, and how much they cost (it will vary depending on the type)

Answer 5

I know petco does but im not sure of the price.

Answer 6

their supplies cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars more than the turtle itself!!!!!!Did you know that? Well just taking care of turtles is extremely difficult for a LOT of people because they are VERY high maintenence, no joke. But if you are responsible enough, this is a RES setup.they are very high maintenence and hard to take care of.first read all of this and see if you have this setup, it costs at least $300, and is a regular setup. All the stuff is expensive!- Really, you have to be very responsible to own a pet turtle, because they are a huge responsibility. You have to be a loving, caring person who is willing to care for a turtle every single day! Really it is a big job for some people, but if you are willing to accept the challenge then go for it.

************ This is a setup for a red eared slider the most common type of turtle, they get up to 12 inches, but you will see them as babies at a store commonly, so know that they will grow very big**************

You will need to get a 50 gallon starter tank and upgrade to a 75 gallon later on when your turtle is over 6 inches...If you can not get that big of a tank right now then for now you can use a huge rubbermaid container filled up with clean warm water 5/6 of the way. The water should be 75-82F, that can be achieved by buying a water heater at the petstore, along with a water filter. Water filters that are best are canister filters, like the Rena xp3 filter which costs $200, but filters very well. Do buy a filter please, even a cheap one at $25, is better then none at all, since turtles are extremely messy and p**p-ful (haha). The bottom of the tank should be bare, no gravel because they could choke on that mistaking it for food. On top of the water you need 3 things, 1. a basking dock ( buy a large size zoomed basking dock). 2. you 100% need to buy a basking lamp+bulb, you buy them separatly, then s***w the bulb in ( 50 watts) and shine it on the basking dock over a mesh hood( cut a hole out of it and place the light there!). 3. This is very important, you need a uvb light. It is a long thin light, you need to get the actual lamp+ the long skinny bulb. Reptosun 5.0 is the best bulb( together costs $55). Shine that onto the basking dock as well. Turtles need these together because they use the uva for heat, so they stay warm ( the basking site should be 90-95F, not colder) and they need the uvb rays to metabolize calcium and vitamin d3 for a stronger shell ( like you need it for your bones!) The diet for the turtle should be reptomin pellets ( and other nutricuos pellets!) crickets, mealworms, bloodworms, shrimp, and krill. All of this is found dead at the petstore!;) They also need vegetation, get kale, mustard greens, romaine lettuce, and collard greens. Drop all of the food in the tank once a day, and remove any leftover bits after a few hours. By the way ALL of the protien food ( dead food, that was alive once) should be dusted with a calcium supplement ( powder) and you need to get a cuttlebone found in the bird aisle of the petstore and drop it in the water for him to knaw on, keep it there for a while (month) until she eats all of it, then get another. Once all of these things are done your turtle will be pretty happy!

Answer 7

petco carries red eared  sliders  they are 20$ each I got mine from petco